Unforgettable Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him and Her

Make this Valentine’s Day memorable by giving Unforgettable Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him and Her with these personalized items.

Unforgettable Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him and Her

 

Unforgettable Valentine's Day Gifts for Him and Her

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We all want to give the best gifts for our loved ones that they will truly appreciate. So I have rounded up some these personalized items that your special someone will cherish every time they look at it. Adding some personal touch on the items that they know you really made an effort and put a lot of thought about it before giving it to them is the most precious and wonderful feeling that you would want to see from your significant other once they have opened up your present.

Personalized Gifts for Him

The list above are most common used items by men in day-to-day life. And adding some personal touch to it makes it stand out from all the other gifts from the store. Item number one here is my favorite as we all know everybody has a phone, AirPods and watch that they use every day so this item as a gem!

 

Valentine's Day Personalized Gifts for Her

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Personalized Gifts for Her

And for these pieces, not just by adding their names but also their photos on the gift is on another personal level. Those keepsakes are always the one that gets closer to the hearts of I think anyone who will get these gifts. I know Valentine’s Day may be so commercialized these days. But having these gifts makes it so meaningful for the person who is going to receive it.

Personally, the lantern box with their engraved name makes it so special that whoever will get it will always think of you every time before they go to bed. Same for the photo cube, they can be both on the nightstand.

Happy Monday and hope y’all have a wonderful week ahead!

Simply,

Christianne 

 

 

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My Home Office Refresh

My Home Office Refresh

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MY DRESS/ DESK/ CHAIR

My Home Office Refresh

I have been spending a lot of time creating content in my office. So I gave my home office a refresh by updating my desk and chair. I have been literally sitting down and writing a bunch of content ideas for the blog. Having my previous desk was not motivating me as it is like an old computer table. Check my previous desk on this post. Since we have been updated our living room and dining room. I decided it is also about time to switch up my desk and chair and make it look more of like a Simplychristianne type of furniture.

Amazon office desk and chair

The desk and the chair was easy to assemble, it took my husband about an hour to finish the desk and about less than an hour for the chair doing it with the kids. lol! I got both the desk and chair from Amazon and they came pretty fast since they were prime. And also they are tax-deductible since you are using them for your business.

My Home Office Refresh

I decided to get the white desk with gold metals since it works well with the whole look of my office with white shelves.

I also have a pink bench next to my Bag shelf so I made my desk chair pink as well. Now the whole office is coordinated I might just ave to change the artificial plant here into an olive tree. I have been eyeing on them so much on Amazon.

home office design

Now looking at my office gives me all the creative juice to create a lot of good content as I now love what is around me. It gives me a good vibe and it just flows if you notice all my reels on my instagram lately. I have been doing them here in the office because it is too cold outside.

I hope I was able to inspire you! Thank you for reading.

Simply,

Christianne

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Fun Workout to Try in 2022

Fun Workout to Try in 2022 - workout dice

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Fun Workout to Try in 2022

WORKOUT DICE 

Try this fun workout to do in 2022. It is called the Dice workout game where you roll the dice and it will tell you what exercises to do. This is a part of my New Year, New you series if you have noticed.  What I love about this workout is that rolling the dice and not knowing what your next moves will be make it so exciting. We were just passing by the dollar spot on Target and saw this. I found a good bunch on Amazon which also shows in a picture how to do the exercises. So if those words are like alien to you like burpees, having those pictures help.

On another note, the activewear I used to film it for reels I posted on my Instagram is this set.Fun Workout to Try in 2022

They are so good quality close to the Lululemon but half the price, holds up pretty good, used it for this workout and my HIIT training and on the treadmill. The leggings is currently on sale for $30 and sports bra is also $30. Use my code CHRISTIANNE to get 10% off.

If in case you missed my Lululemon try on haul you can check them out here. And this is the link to check out how I demonstrated using this on my instagram by doing a reel. Also you if need more workout inspiration. I just recently did an Amazon live sharing all things you can invest on to for the New Year, New You here with all the workout routine, workout sets, shoes, self-care items that will help you feel better in here.

I hope all these things inspires you to start working on you this 2022. Have a wonderful day and thank you for reading see you on the next post.

Simply,

Christianne

 

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4 Ways to Style a White Faux fur Coat

 

4 Ways to Style a White Faux fur Coat

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4 Ways to Style a White Faux fur Coat

A white coat might be a challenging piece to style so here I share 4 Ways to Style a White Faux fur Coat for different occasions.

Down below I’m showing how I styled it four ways in a video so you can easily copy how I styled it.

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The first outfit is a casual winter style for date night, brunch or anything in between that scope. However, the second look is more of feminine touch and it is good if you are attending a wedding in the Winter, Baptism or bay showers. You can also wear it going to church as a Sunday best dress. For the third look, It is a very fashionable look as well for date nights, night out with girlfriends and some party you might wanna attend. Lastly, This look is good for a night party. The white faux fur coat just gives it a more expensive taste.

This coat is so soft and warm and you will love the quality as I do. It is under $50 and very affordable but looks very expensive. I have been comparing it to the expensive fur coats I have worn previously. This is such a style staple for Winter to elevate your looks. I can also think of wearing it with just a plain shirt, jeans and a pair of sneakers if you must. This piece is just so versatile also because of the color of it. I may say it is a Winter must-have and is a classic item that can be worn over and over again during the cold months.

Can you tell me which one is your favorite and also do not hesitate to message me if you would like to see other outfits that needs styling.

Simply,

Christianne 

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Christianne’s Living Room and Dining Room Reveal

Christianne's Living Room and Dining Room Reveal

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SOFA/ LOVE SEAT/ BOOK CASE/ RUG/ COFFEE TABLE BOOKS CHANEL/ YSL/ BEAUTIFUL HOUSES

Been wanting to give our House a new look and it is much needed. So here is my Living Room and Dining Room Reveal. We just wanted to update the whole living room and dining room as it has been long overdue. First of all, they were worn out for all those 9 years it served our family. And also we are braver now to get lighter color as we wanted our house to look brighter meaning it will also look spacious.

Christianne’s Living Room and Dining Room Reveal

So what do you think about this transformation? We went for a modern look this time and bought insurance for the couches in case something happens and also added sofa and loveseat cover.

Let me show you the before photos of our living room.

Living Room and Dining Room Reveal - before photos

With all the furniture we have here since we moved into our house 9 years ago. This has been our main living room look. I honestly made it look darker as I was thinking since we will be having small kids. If I get light color couch that it will always be a mess. So we opted on the espresso color furniture mostly and also we what we love about this couch and love seat was that we can elevate our legs when we watch movies. It also helped me throughout all my pregnancies.

Here is the new Dining room look…

Christianne's Living Room and Dining Room Reveal

We still got the 7 piece dining room set but this one is longer than the old one. I am loving the longer version as it doesn’t look crowded when everyone is at the table. Also loving the new color as it looks brighter and it looks good together with our side table.  Below is the old table.. I don’t miss it honestly!

old dining room design

Hope you like this dining room and living room style ideas.

Simply,

Christianne

Read next: Our Patio Furniture Update

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Last Minute Stocking Stuffer for Everyone

Last Minute Stocking Stuffer for Everyone

Last minute stocking stuffer ideas for everyone that will arrive before Christmas, to help you cross off your gift list.

Last Minute Stocking Stuffer for toddlers

For toddlers

These items are mostly education and entertaining appropriate for that age group and mostly unisex. Toddlers will surely use them a lot.

Last Minute Stocking Stuffer for girls

For Girls

Most of these are for ages 6-12 that they will surely love:

Last Minute Stocking Stuffer for boys

For Boys

They will definitely still play and use these items, boys will be boys:

Stocking Stuffers for men

For Men

All these last minute stocking stuffer items are very functional that that person will thank you for.

Stocking Stuffers for women

For Women

These items are mostly beauty must have and fail-proof. They are very useful and helpful gift ideas.

Most of the items are very useful and will be easily given as a gift to stretch off all the names that are still left from your list. I hope I was able to assist you in finding those last minutes gifts so you can say you are Christmas ready!

If in case I missed anything, just send me a message and I will be happy to create a blog post for that.

Simply,

Christianne

 

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How to Start A Workout Routine Before the Holidays

How to start a workout routine before the holidays

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JACKET/ SPORTS BRA/ LEGGINGS/ RUNNING SHOES

How to start a workout routine before the holidays is a good question and here are the answers to help you get started. In everything that we do if we want to become successful we have to have a plan and determination. And working out really needs those 2 in my opinion.

How to Start A Workout Routine Before the Holidays

I have been consistently working out last year at least 3-5 x a week and I know I have already built the routine. So I know it is easy for me to say these things. But for starters, what really works is find a workout buddy. Last year my workout buddy started to be my daughter Adi and we always just follow Zumba classes on YouTube in our living room. Then the pandemic hit, he have a home gym that we honestly seldom used and became our hub when we had the lockdown. Then the whole family became my workout buddy.

But eventually, I started feeling short as the kids started taekwondo so they no longer workout with us and my husband started working again. I just started losing it, then my friend asked me to do a virtual workout together and we have been doing it for 3 weeks now.

Fall workout outfit

Key points:

  1. Create a plan
  2. Mind Set
  3. Find a workout Buddy so you can held each other accountable

Starting a Workout Routine Before the Holidays

Keep repeating it to make it a routine so you won’t feel guilty binging through the Holiday season. Also plan your meals, I know I am falling on this myself lately. So been trying to eat good during the week and working towards going back religiously creating our weekly meal plan. Check out this post on my workout routine and meal plan to find out how I stay in shape and have energy for my 3 kids.

Simply,

Christianne

 

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Fall Hiking Outfit Idea

Fall Hiking Outfit Idea

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VEST/ HIKING BOOTS

Don’t know what to wear when hiking during Fall, sharing this Fall Hiking Outfit Idea so you won’t freeze when hiking.

Fall Hiking Outfit Idea

So yesterday we took a hike on the Catoctin Mountain in Thurmont, MD. We were thinking of doing it early but at around 7 it was 33 degrees so it is happening. The high was 58 yesterday so we went there at noon. For a comfy hike, we started off having gloves, beanies, jackets, vest but layering is key as you start moving you will start to feel warm and then you will have to take off some items like the gloves, hat and jacket.

So wearing a good long sleeve shirt or fleece sweater like this is good. At first I was feeling chilly with my regular leggings but if you get cold all the time try getting these fleece lined leggings. But luckily I started feeling warm and it was a sunny day as well so I was only feeling cold for few minutes. Another ticked that worked for me is the foldable backpack I am wearing in the picture below. Here are some places to hike in the DMV if interested.

Fall Hiking Outfit

Simply,

Christianne

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Quick Halloween Cocktail Drink

Quick Halloween Cocktail DrinkSharing this quick Halloween cocktail drink I found on Pinterest to try for your Halloween party and it is called Devil’s Margarita.

Ingredients:

1 oz Simple  syrup

1 oz Lime juice

1.5 oz Tequila ( I used the one we bought from Mexico)

.5 oz of your favorite red wine

Pour in some ice cubes in the shaker then tequila, lime juice and simple syrup  and then shake, now pour it to your margarita glass and pour in the red wine slowly.

and viola! There goes your cocktail drink!

This is very delicious and I know your guest will love it.

Now let me talk about the Halloween decoration on my bar cart. They are all from the Dollar store but I also linked up some similar items here for you.

Quick Halloween Cocktail Drink
Halloween Bar Cart Decor

I don’t usually do Halloween decor but when I saw those cute Halloween items and they were only a dollar I told myself why not. They don’t even look like a dollar to me. So I have created this post for you in case you are also like me who doesn’t really do Halloween decor but this post might also convince you.

The bar cart here I’ve had for a while and got it from Walmart and is under $100 and I have been using and styling it since I bought it. So if you want to see the cool reel I made on how I created the cocktail drink, just follow me on instagram here so you can see the process. Happy Friday!

Simply,

Christianne

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A Fall Decor Inspiration

It’s already September and Fall is already just around the corner so sharing these Fall decor inspiration your way to give you the vibe.

A Fall Decor Inspiration

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Here are other Fall decors for you…

Simply,

Christianne

 

 

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